Chapter 1: The Franchising Code of Conduct 2014 (the Code)

https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017C00182

The framework of the Code is made up of six sections with four substantive parts and two supplementary annexures.

The sections provide framework as to the legislative source of power as well as transitional provisions comprising:

The sections are followed by the substantive parts:

The Annexures then attach;

The format of the Code is the framework for the core issues identified as likely to assist in achieving the objective of the Code described in clause 2;

This purpose is promoted through:

Of these, the most intensively dealt with is the provision of relevant information through the disclosure process, that is, the information provision requirements. For that reason, Chapter 2 provides a standalone analysis of this core issue.